Election Season Is Almost Over, But Here Are Some Of The Most Interesting Things That Came Out Of It.

The 2019 elections will be remembered for many things. Its postponement, all the trash talking, the very many candidates… but for the important role they, the following things didn’t get as much attention.

So here are some of the most overlooked, yet key bits of the 2019 elections, that kept things interesting:

The metaphorical fashion

If the future doesn’t have Buhari in it, I don’t want to see it.

Wear my face on your sleeve, so I know it’s real.

Nigerians displaying an … interesting kind of love.

Who knew we were into objectophilia.

Get this, this thinking human being wanted Atiku to win so bad, he climbed this billboard to emotionally blackmail him to win. Wild.

Then we had this… attack in Lagos.

Is it ever, ever that deep?

On land,in the air, maybe even underground — no where is safe.

Wait what?

https://t.co/pE3ImdTLfv

Nothing like a little inappropriate analogy to win elections, am I right?

The campaign season also birthed a new kind of fanaticism.

Oh! to be loved like a father, full government name and all.

I mean

Meanwhile … Our Sanwo-Olu babes are here with a specially dedicated song to Alhaji @atiku 😂😂(Atiku is the shoemaker, the whole world is aware, He will polish Buhari's shoes) 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/Q7x5gD2F8f

What was your favourite part about the 2019 election campaign?

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